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[[Image:M1A1 abrams front.jpg|thumb|150px|An Abrams tank. Usually tanks are operated by a country's | [[Image:M1A1 abrams front.jpg|thumb|150px|An Abrams tank. Usually tanks are operated by a country's army]] [[Image:USAF F-15C fires AIM-7 Sparrow 2.jpg|thumb|150px|An [[F-15]] firing an [[air-to-air missle]]. Jet fighters are usually the responsibility of a country's [[Air Force]]]] [[Image:Uss iowa bb-61 pr.jpg|thumb|150px|A ship firing at sea. Usually a [[Navy]] is charged with sea operations.]] | ||
The '''Military''', in a general sense, refers to the standing | The '''Military''', in a general sense, refers to the standing armed forces of a country, that are directed by the national government and are tasked with that nation's defense. "Militaries" are generally divided into different branches of a specific type of service, including (in alphabetical order) an [[Air Force]] (specifically for Aircraft- or Space-based operations), an [[Army]] (for land operations), or a [[Navy]] (for operations at sea). | ||
==Examples of Military Forces== | ==Examples of Military Forces== | ||
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* The [[Royal Air Force]] | * The [[Royal Air Force]] | ||
* The [[Royal Navy]] | * The [[Royal Navy]] | ||
==See also== | |||
* [[Military History]] | |||
[[Category:CZ Live]] | [[Category:CZ Live]] | ||
[[Category:Military Workgroup]] | [[Category:Military Workgroup]] |
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The Military, in a general sense, refers to the standing armed forces of a country, that are directed by the national government and are tasked with that nation's defense. "Militaries" are generally divided into different branches of a specific type of service, including (in alphabetical order) an Air Force (specifically for Aircraft- or Space-based operations), an Army (for land operations), or a Navy (for operations at sea).
Examples of Military Forces
Here listed are several examples of current Military forces.
Armed Forces of the United States of America
The Armed Forces of the United States of America are an all-volunteer standing militia, and are divided into several branches and departments based on the capabilities they bring to the battle. These branches - also called "services" - include:
- The United States Air Force
- The United States Army
- The United States Navy
- The United States Coast Guard
- The United States Marine Corps
Armed Forces of the United Kingdom
(commonly known as the British Armed Forces)
- The British Army
- The Royal Air Force
- The Royal Navy